In yet another remarkable display of poor judgment, the White House, after Obama visited Nike headquarters, tweeted a picture of him, and crowned him ‘Air Potus.’
Someone needs to tell the WH: You can put on a pair of Nikes, but that doesn’t make you Michael Jordan.
Via Biz Pac: WH gives Obama nickname that doesn’t sit well with some after his Nike HQ visit
President Obama visited the Oregon headquarters of the athletic apparel and footwear company Nike on Friday to speak in favor of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement and how the deal will benefit American workers.
In hindsight, given that the majority of Nike products are made overseas and the company has seen plenty of criticism for its labor practices, it’s fair to wonder if the White House would like to rethink the choice.
Step aside Michael Jordan for “Air POTUS,” as Obama was dubbed by the White House on Twitter:….
Air POTUS is at @Nike today to speak on why his trade deal would benefit U.S. workers.
Watch → http://t.co/g22IRK7AwH pic.twitter.com/ADExsVilyr
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 8, 2015
Here’s my fav tweet mocking the WH’s latest failed effort:
@WhiteHouse @Nike You forgot the Hot in front of Air – Hot Air POTUS – and that is a problem for global warming. We need less speeches.
— Summer (@Sunshine2078) May 8, 2015
And, @WhiteHouse, did you really want to give everyone on opportunity to revisit this embarrassing clip from 2013?
Via YouTube: Barack ‘Brick House’ Obama misses 20 out of 22 shots on White House basketball court
He’s a joke. I wish to heaven he would just go away, play his little games and leave us alone. But alas, I think all the “friends” would go away if he weren’t Prezzy. Just another wannabe jock.
So right, Kitten. He’s definitive proof that some black men can’t jump (reference to the Woody Harrelson movie) or dance. I believe there is a typo in the second word of “Air POTUS.” 🙂
A more appropriate title would have been “Air Head Potus”, or “Full of Hot Air Potus”. Gass-Bag Potus would also work very well. 🙂
I thought Obama didn’t approve of outsourcing. (I mean other than outsourcing the presidency to Kenya, har har.) Does Nike make anything in America? I don’t know if this is the final word, but here is an interesting allegation:
I recall someone making an odd allegation somewhere. I don’t know if this is actually true, but the claim was something to the effect that Michael Jordan was paid more for his Nike endorsement than the collective salaries of all the Asian laborers. Whatever the ratio is, Jordan gets about $100 million a year for endorsing sneakers. It’s nice work if you can get it.
I know I’m out of step with the culture, but I wouldn’t pay a nickel for a celebrity endorsement. It’s just a pair of sneakers, dammit! And as a matter of personal conscience, I *try* to buy domestic products when given a decent choice. Yes, there are some domestic competitors to Nike. *Some* of the New Balance lines are American-made, and this is what I buy. See the New Balance statement.
See (no) Air (CAIR) POTUS. He might have an obsession with proving that he’s not JV, he’s varsity! I’m sure Nike owner is a liberal, but also likely that secret Pacific Trade Deal will allow Nike manufacturing practices to continue.